Anything that takes DVI and Analog Audio Input and Outputs HDMI

[FordGT90Concept]

Bummer. Well, I guess you know your options now: a $30-50 converter or new mainboard and processor.

 

[Brusfantomet]

No component, DVI and VGA only. I could convert the VGA to Component then HDMI, but I've got VGA in on the TV so I could just use that if I wanted analog video.

But you can stuf like This that gives component from VGA.

 

[ChevyOwner]

What model is the motherboard you are using?

 

[Ikaruga]

What model is the motherboard you are using?

Yeah, I'm sure. http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03004082

Yes, it is a reclaimed board from an HP. Don't hate, it was free!

The BIOS is shit, no options to enable/disable any feature. And the GPU doesn't even seem to have a built in audio device. Even though I'm sure I've had other boards with the E1-1200 that did have the built in audio device on the GPU. I think HP just disabled it. Stupid HP!

 

[ChevyOwner]

I missed that. I was hoping to find a manual for it, but there does not seem to be one.

 

[HWTactics]

@newtekie1 Are you connecting the HDMI to a receiver? If so, many receivers allow you to specify which audio and video inputs to pair together. You could use an HDMI cable for video and the typical R/L RCA audio plugs and associate them that way.

If not, this is the converter you're looking for.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FILNV6/?tag=tec06d-20

Rather than mixing a digital video signal (DVI) with an analog audio signal (3.5mm) and finding some odd adapter that mashes them together, just use analog for both since your motherboard supports that. VGA can output 1080p too and this converter is HDCP compliant for watching encrypted videos. Looks like the reviews are positive on the video quality side of things, and if you don't like it Amazon has free returns and also pays for return shipping.

Here is another option but it's $65 and you could replace the whole motherboard for that price. In the end, a new motherboard would be the most reliable and consistent solution.

 

[Ikaruga]

Looks like the reviews are positive on the video quality side of things

I'm skeptical about that analog 1080p quality. Lower resolutions work quite well indeed, but 1080p doesn't look good in my experience, not even with much more expensive converters. Yes it's not terrible, but nothing close to digital either.

 

[HWTactics]

I'm skeptical about that analog 1080p quality. Lower resolutions work quite well indeed, but 1080p doesn't look good in my experience, not even with much more expensive converters. Yes it's not terrible, but nothing close to digital either.

"Will say, when it does function, wow what a difference. It truly brings out the 1080P."
"-Excellent quality at 1080p. I use it with a desktop, plugged into my computer to the TV/Receiver setup."
"I was amazed that something so simple and inexpensive would allow my i3 720p native resolution laptop to display at 1080p on my 24" monitor."

...so they say, I agree I'd prefer a digital connection, but have a feeling when you're sitting 10 feet away the difference between the two is negligible. OP doesn't have any other option short of buying a new motherboard. There's only one DVI + analog audio > HDMI converter available from Monoprice and the reviews are terrible. Other VGA converters are more expensive than a new mobo. This is all there is.

 

[Ikaruga]

"Will say, when it does function, wow what a difference. It truly brings out the 1080P."
"-Excellent quality at 1080p. I use it with a desktop, plugged into my computer to the TV/Receiver setup."
"I was amazed that something so simple and inexpensive would allow my i3 720p native resolution laptop to display at 1080p on my 24" monitor."

...so they say, I agree I'd prefer a digital connection, but have a feeling when you're sitting 10 feet away the difference between the two is negligible. OP doesn't have any other option short of buying a new motherboard. There's only one DVI + analog audio > HDMI converter available from Monoprice and the reviews are terrible. Other VGA converters are more expensive than a new mobo. This is all there is.

I did not say I know it's bad or anything like that, just that I'm skeptical

 

[HWTactics]

I did not say I know it's bad or anything like that, just that I'm skeptical

I've never used one myself so I'm not sure what to think either! OP if you buy it let us know if it's a piece of junk.

Confidence-inspiring, right?!

 

[CJCerny]

How about a cheap $20 passive video card (like a HD6450) that has a HDMI output on it?

 

[Ikaruga]

How about a cheap $20 passive video card (like a HD6450) that has a HDMI output on it?

no slot on mainboard to put the card into?

 

[ChevyOwner]

@newtekie1 Are you connecting the HDMI to a receiver? If so, many receivers allow you to specify which audio and video inputs to pair together. You could use an HDMI cable for video and the typical R/L RCA audio plugs and associate them that way.

Many TV's can do this also.